We look forward to hosting the 18th annual BISP 7s tournament on 22nd and 23rd November 2019. With 12 pitches in use, over 400 games, and over 140 teams from 36 international schools competing, this is one of the biggest school-based tournaments in the region. Our aim is that all players, parents and coaches are ambassadors for their respective schools and, regardless of winning or losing, it is our goal that everyone plays with respect and sportsmanship.

Albums for the 2018 BISP 7s : Day 1 and Day 2

The mission of the annual BISP Soccer Sevens tournament is to create world-class competitive experiences and opportunities within a welcoming atmosphere. We strive to develop and realise individual and team potential by promoting high standards of competence, character, and sportsmanship. In order to realise this vision it is imperative that all key stakeholders model a clear set of guidelines.

PLAYERS

• Display honesty at all times
• Be gracious in victory and defeat
• Demonstrate fair play
• Treat all players and officials with respect
• Shake hands with players, coaches and officials after each game
• Demonstrate team spirit through positive encouragement and support

PARENTS & SUPPORTERS

• Act as positive role models
• Respect all officials decisions
• Be supportive of all players involved in the tournament
• Give positive support at all times
• Recognise the efforts of the coaches who are often giving up their time

COACHES & LEADERS

• Respect officials decisions
• Advocate fair play
• Shake hands with officials and coaches
• Treat all team members with respect giving positive reinforcement throughout

The tournament will be played to 7-a- side FIFA laws with no offside. The back pass rule will apply. There will be rolling substitutions, which must take place from the halfway line. The player must leave the field before the substitute can enter play. A goal can be scored directly from the centre pass. It is the responsibility of the coach to ensure players leave the field of play and administer substitutions.

FREE KICKS:

All free kicks are direct and the opponents must be at least 5 metres from the ball (same applies for corners).

SCORING:

Points will be allocated = 4 points for a win / 2 for a draw / 1 for a loss.

In the case of a points-tie in the pool/league, the order will be decided by

1. Head to head result
2. Goal difference
3. Goals for
4. Penalties (see below)

PLAYOFFS:

In the case of a draw at the end of full-time in the knockout stages, the following procedure will take place:

1. All knockout games move directly to a penalty area off the pitch in the dedicated penalty area.
2. Penalty Shootout- Each team will choose 7 players (including the goalkeeper) from their squad regardless of whether they were on the field of play at the final whistle. The teams will take 3 penalties each, followed by sudden death. If the scores are still equal, the players will take a second penalty until the game is decided.

MATCH DURATION

2 x 12 minute games (2 minutes half-time) for all games including playoffs and finals.

SUSPENSIONS

Any player receiving a red card will miss the next game. Two red cards will see a player expelled from the tournament. Any player receiving 2 yellow cards in group games will miss the next group game. All yellow cards will be cleared for the knock out stages. This rule reapplies for the knockout stages.

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to make a final decision on any aspect of the rules.